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Oakland Infill Development Opportunity
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$250,000

5229 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619

Development opportunity near Mills College with convenient access to transportation.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market82

Property Features for 5229 Macarthur Blvd

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Land
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Mike Hreha · License #01464453
Source: Elliman
Added: May 19 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Jul 16 at 3:14AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property presents a rare infill development opportunity in Oakland's Millsmont neighborhood, directly across from Mills College at Northeastern University. It is suited for investors, builders, LLCs, and developers looking to establish a long-term, income-producing asset within the Bay Area's limited housing market. The property has potential for a duplex or custom residential development, subject to buyer verification. Its location near the university provides a built-in rental demand from university faculty, staff, graduate students, and upper-level students approved for off-campus living, as well as East Bay commuters seeking convenient freeway access. The location offers immediate proximity to campus, quick access to I-580 and regional transportation, close proximity to BART and AC Transit, and is minutes from downtown Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco access points. Nearby are parks, hiking trails, recreation, shopping, and dining. Build-to-rent opportunities for developable land in established Oakland neighborhoods are becoming increasingly rare. The location has a bike score of 58, indicating it is bikeable, a walk score of 82, indicating it is very walkable, and a transit score of 54, indicating good transit options.

Key Highlights

  • Rare infill development opportunity in the desirable Millsmont neighborhood, Oakland.
  • Directly across from Mills College at Northeastern University, providing built‑in rental demand.
  • Potential for duplex or custom residential development (buyer to verify).

Property Analytics

Current Use

Residential land & home ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Dental Office Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage HVAC Service Big Box & Wholesale Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

904
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 94619, CA

24,867
Population
10,348
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
8.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,996
Density / Sq Mi
$129,879
Median Household Income
$65,351
Median Earnings
$2,131
Median Rent
$997,300
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Residential land & home lot - Development opportunity near Mills College with convenient access to transportation.
Where is this residential land & home lot located?
The property is located at 5229 Macarthur Blvd Oakland, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Rare infill development opportunity in the desirable Millsmont neighborhood, Oakland.; Directly across from Mills College at Northeastern University, providing built‑in rental demand.; Potential for duplex or custom residential development (buyer to verify).
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